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EDGERS - OPTIMIL LUMBER PROCESSING High Speed Edger Optimizer System • • • • Lineal or Transverse Scanning Complete Infeed Handling Equipment Saw Edgers and Edge Chippers Reman Top Head Optional Our PLC Group programs equipment to achieve maximum performance, and maintain smooth operation including Primary Log Breakdown, Log Bucking PLC, Edger Controls and Planermill Controls Ross Chapman, Optimil Machinery Inc Head Office: Canada 8320 River Road, Delta, BC, Canada V4G 1B5 (604) 946-6911 Sales: Bill LeGentil Birmingham, Alabama One Independence Plaza, Suite 412 Birmingham, Alabama, USA 35209 (205) 978-5388 Manager: T. Mike Hubbard Optimil Machinery Inc. is a high quality designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art sawmill machinery. In business since 1983, the company has had average annual sales of $30 million for the past three years. Optimil currently employs 150 people in management, design, fabrication, machining, assembly, painting and testing at its modern plant in Delta, B.C. Our capability includes strong control systems, design, manufacture, commissioning and service including robotics, computer and P.L.C. suppo rt. Optimil’s main business is building new sawmill machinery and equipment. It also has developed a specialized expertise in refitting older, less efficient sawmills with up-to-date high speed, high- recovery upgrades. It also provides a parts service for its clients. The objective of Optimil has been to establish a design, marketing and manufacturing capability with strong emphasis on state-of-the- art and innovative machine to fill sawmill industry needs. The company presently operates a medium-size, modern manufacturing facility serving mostly Canadian and American clients. www.optimil.com International Forest Industries | AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2017 27